2006-09-14 20:51:12 | Mike C writes:

Listed for sale (with photo) by Jeremy Wade in the Sep 06 issue of "Jaguar Gazette".

"(807057DN) This splendidly original XK is as it left the factory in pastel blue with tan interior. It is fitted wit overdrive and a single stainless steel exhaust system and was much loved by one family for almost 40 years! It remains a taut, low mileage car and is an absolute delight to drive. 45,000 GBP"

2011-02-01 10:03:23 | Anonymous writes:

February 2011.This car was purchased from Jeremy Wade in September 2006. It is still in original and unrestored condition, except for a full rewire by Classic Motor Cars of Bridgnorth, and a thorough mechanical overhaul by them of original engine and gearbox. No upgrades or 'improvements'. It has covered some 10,000 miles since purchase, in Britain and in France.

2011-02-01 10:13:03 | Anonymous writes:

February 2011. I should have added that CMC overhauled the running gear and brakes, and Longstone tyres supplied a new set of Michelins.

2026-06-08 07:56:39 | pauls writes:

Car now offered at:

www.carandclassic.com/make-an-offer/1955-jaguar-xk140-dhc-rhd-mod-43Gj54

1955 Jaguar XK140 DHC RHD MOD

Asking price £55,000

Odometer 81,193 Miles

Engine size 3442cc

Seller Type Private

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Beautiful Pastel Blue paintwork with tan roof and chocolate leather 

Extensively maintained since vendor acquired the car in 2006

Full engine rebuild by specialist Chase Engines in 2019 costing over £7,500

Fully rewired by marque specialist CMC 

Brake work by Guy Broad in 2021 totalling over £3,000 

Purchased from the late Jeremy Wade, a renowned Jaguar specialist

Used regularly for trips to Europe 

Recently fully serviced and described as ready to drive

Since buying the car, the vendor has used it regularly for trips to France and maintained it to a high standard. The history file shows a raft of expensive invoices from key marque specialists like Guy Broad and Chase Engines. Notable work includes a full rewire by CMC, brake work in 2021 by Guy Broad and a full engine rebuild costing over £7,500 by Chase in 2019. 

It arrives on the market fully serviced and, we're told, ready to be driven and enjoyed by its next custodian. For those seeking a usable 1950s Jaguar sports car with long-term single ownership, this XK140 DHC warrants close attention.

“‘On the button’ condition, all fully serviced and ready to go.

“I have driven it a lot in the past, including to my then holiday flat in France. It is a joy to drive, cruising on a motorway at 70, returning mid to high 20s mpg.”

History and Paperwork

Factory built in March 1955

First registered 12th April 1955 

Six registered keepers from new 

Vendor says 2 previous owners were thought to be uncle and nephew and owned the car for 36 years from 1966 between them. 

Current keeper since September 2006 

Extensively driven during the current ownership, including trips to France

V5C

Factory handbooks 

Various emails as shown 

Summary of JDHT certificate details and list of maintenance 2007 to 2019 

Handwritten notes covering maintenance in 2019 

VIN number 807057DN

Engine rebuild in 2019 by Chase Engines with invoice for £7,576 as shown 

Guy Broad brake work totalling over £3,000 in 2021 as shown in photos 

XK Gazette magazine article detailing car’s history and maintenance

The Condition

Factory correct Pastel Blue paintwork in very good condition 

Paintwork shows a few very minor signs of use typical of an older car and restoration

Bodywork in very good order and remains factory correct including rear spats

Bodywork lightly modified with unusual and attractive front vents to aid cooling 

Car sits on factory correct steel wheels in Pastel Blue with chrome hub caps

Fitted with vintage-style Michelin tyres 

Exterior chromework presents very well in photos 

Underside as shown in photos 

Tan fabric roof in good order with some slight wear to note in photos 

Matching tonneau included

Chocolate brown leather interior is lightly patinated and in good general order

Veneers present well with light age but not unsightly 

Factory four spoke steering wheel 

The Mechanics

3,442cc straight-six XK engine

4spd Moss manual gearbox with optional factory overdrive 

Fully serviced and described by the vendor as ready to go

Reported to cruise comfortably at 70 mph on the motorway

Returns mid to high 20s mpg according to the vendor

Very well maintained including full engine rebuild in 2019

Further invoices for brakes and other work shown in photos 

Reported to have been rewired by CMC since vendor acquired car